TRON Syren, Tom Evans Vibe, ARC Ref 3 and Lamm LL2 would be my picks. With the current USD/GBP exchange rate, buying a boutique british amp such the TRON or Tom Evans makes for better value.
Charlie
Charlie
Tube preamp choice to upgrade a Pass Labs X1
Hi Guys,
I own a Pass Labs X1 preamp to drive my Parasound Halos JC1s and than my Thiel 2.4 .. telling the truth I'm very happy about my preamp choice.
A friend of mine just bought two Pass Labs XA100 monoblock and continues to ask me to sell my X1 to match his new amps.
I'm not compelled or forced to sell him my preamp .. but I could accept this idea only if I find a Tube Preamp (line) as good as the Pass X1 .. not less good obviously!
Possibly without add lotsa money on the change
Why tubes?
Having had the solid state X1 for some time now it would be interesting to listen my hi-fi by tubes just to try.
Any good suggestion regarding the pre-owned market too?
Thanks in advance to EveryOne for suggestions/opinions
Gabriele
I own a Pass Labs X1 preamp to drive my Parasound Halos JC1s and than my Thiel 2.4 .. telling the truth I'm very happy about my preamp choice.
A friend of mine just bought two Pass Labs XA100 monoblock and continues to ask me to sell my X1 to match his new amps.
I'm not compelled or forced to sell him my preamp .. but I could accept this idea only if I find a Tube Preamp (line) as good as the Pass X1 .. not less good obviously!
Possibly without add lotsa money on the change
Why tubes?
Having had the solid state X1 for some time now it would be interesting to listen my hi-fi by tubes just to try.
Any good suggestion regarding the pre-owned market too?
Thanks in advance to EveryOne for suggestions/opinions
Gabriele